The Hercules Plus also provides two-way ATM communications, allowing communication between the ATM and a centrally located database. Also included with the Hercules Plus is an optional antitheft alert module.

With the Hercules Plus, independent sales organizations can save phone installation costs because lines are replaced with cellular service. The number of thefts is reduced with the increased security option. Monthly costs are lower. Transaction times are hastened. Long-distance transaction charges are eliminated, and failure alerts are better communicated.